Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, February 02, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Purpose of the role:
To overseeing the assembly of heavy mining equipment and machinery at a manufacturing facility and working closely with a team of assembly technicians to ensure that all equipment is assembled efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards.
REPORTS TO: ASSEMBLY MANAGER
BRANCH: KANSANSHI

Key Responsibilities.
The Machine Build Shift Supervisor will be required to perform the following tasks:
• Overseeing the assembly of heavy mining equipment and machinery at the customers site of operations.
• Leading a team of assembly technicians to ensure that all equipment is assembled efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards.
• Delegate daily jobs to subordinates.
• Reviewing and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications to ensure that equipment is assembled to the required standards
• Coordinating with logistics and internal parts teams to ensure that all necessary parts and materials are available when needed.
• Monitoring and maintaining inventory of assembly materials and supplies.
• Ensuring compliance with all safety regulations and quality standards throughout the assembly process.
• Scheduling and coordinating the delivery of equipment to the customer.
• Ensure daily reports are completed and submitted to the Manager.
• Ensure all queries are quickly and effectively resolved to improve on customer satisfaction.
• Conduct coaching and mentoring on team members.
• Ensure training needs of subordinates identified and submitted to relevant sections.
• Ensure Health and Safety standards, Regulations and Procedures are adhered to at all times.
• Participate in safety meetings.
• Work hand in hand with the Safety coordinator to ensure all incidents on the Project are reported, remedial measures enforced and appropriate safety training conducted.
• Ensure employees wear correct PPE at all times and ensure they adhere to the policy.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
• Grade 12 Certificate
• Minimum of an Advanced Certificate in Heavy Equipment Repair
• Diploma in Heavy Equipment Repair/Mechanical engineering from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
• Minimum experience of 5 years on heavy equipment machinery in a mining environment.
• Must have a background in assembly and High Voltage Systems
• Knowledge of heavy machinery and equipment maintenance is mandatory.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Practicing Member of EIZ.

Competences :
• Knowledge of Safety Standards
• Knowledge of the use of parts and service manuals
• Fundamentals of Electricity Knowledge
• Fundamentals Hydraulics Knowledge
• Excellent people Management Skills and team Building
• Good communication skills with supervisory experience
• Problem Solving and analytical skills
• Cost Awareness
• Ability to work well under pressure

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree

Job application procedure
If you meet the requirements above, email your detailed C.V, certified copies of certificates and cover letter in a single document to [email protected] , or send your application to:
The Human Resource Manager,
Hitachi Construction Machinery Zambia, Co. Ltd.
KK International Airport Road, Plot 2350/M
P.O. Box 30182, Lusaka.
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 7th February, 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.